ATT_02a_Division_10_Specialties.pdf

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 10001- Knox Box

A. Manufacturer:

1. The Knox Company

B. Model:

1. 3200 Series, Bronze, part number 3275

C. Installation:

1. Install recessed in exterior wall near exterior door that leads to the fire alarm and MNS panel.

2. 66-72 inches above finished grade

End of Section- 10001

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SECTION 10100- VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Summary:

1. This Section includes the following types of visual display boards:

a. Porcelain enamel markerboards (for liquid chalk) and marker boards.

b. Vinyl-fabric-faced cork tackboards.

c. Corridor Display Boards.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 7, Section “Miscellaneous Carpentry”.

C. Submittals:

1. Submittals: Submit in accordance with Division 1 requirements.

2. Product Data: Include manufacturer’s data substantiating that tackboard materials comply with requirements indicated.

3. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each type of chalkboard, markerboard, and tackboard required. Include sections of typical trim members and dimensioned elevations. Show anchors, grounds, and reinforcement, accessories, layout, and installation details.

4. Samples: Provide the following samples of each product for selection of colors, patterns, and textures, as required, and for verification of compliance with requirements indicated.

a. Samples for selection of color, pattern, and texture:

1. Porcelain enamel Chalkboard and Markerboard: Manufacturer’s color charts consisting of actual sections of porcelain enamel finish showing the full range of colors available for each type of chalkboard and markerboard required.

2. Vinyl-fabric-faced Cork Tackboards: Manufacturer’s color charts consisting of actual sections of fabric, showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available for each type of vinyl-fabric-faced cork tackboard indicated.

5. Certificates: In lieu of laboratory test reports, submit the manufacturer’s certificate that vinyl-fabric-faced cork tackboard materials furnished comply with requirements specified for flame spread ratings.

D. Quality Assurance:

1. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide vinyl-fabric-faced tackboards with burning characteristics indicated below, as determined by testing assembled materials composed of facings and backings identical to those required in this

Section, in accordance with ASTM E 84, by a testing organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

a. Flame Spread: 25 or less.

b. Smoke Developed: 10 or less.

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Section 10100- Visual Display Boards Cont.

2. Design Criteria: The drawings indicate size, profiles and dimensional requirements of visual display boards. Other visual display boards having equal performance characteristics with deviations from indicated dimensions and profiles may be considered, provided deviations do not change the design concept or intended performance. The burden of proof of equality is on the proposer.

3. Porcelain markerboard or chalkboard units must have backing that will hold magnets.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products may be incorporated in the work including, but not limited to, the following:

i. Porcelain enamel Marker Boards:

1. Carolina Chalkboard Co.

2. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.

3. Greensteel, Inc.

4. Peninsular Slate Co.

5. American Chalkboard Co.

ii. Tackboards:

1. Carolina Chalkboard Co.

2. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.

3. Greensteel, Inc.

iii. Corridor Display Boards:

1. Manufacturer- Adantus

2. Model- Grip-A-Strip (see S.O.W. for length)

B. Materials:

1. Porcelain enamel Markerboards: Provide balanced, high-pressure-laminate porcelain enamel markerboards of 3-ply construction consisting of face sheet, core material, and backing.

i. Face Sheet: Provide face sheet of one of the following:

1. Provide face sheet of 0.024 inch (.6 mm) enameling grade steel especially processed for temperatures used in coating porcelain on steel.

Coat the exposed face and exposed edges with a 3-coat process consisting of primer ground coat, and color cover coat, and the concealed face with a 2-coat process consisting of primer and ground coat. Fuse cover and ground coats to steel at the manufacturer’s standard firing temperatures, but not less than 1200 deg. F.

2. Provide 0.024 inch (0.61 mm), “Vitracite”, porcelain enamel clad, Type

1, stretcher-leveled aluminized steel face sheet, as manufactured by

Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. Fuse porcelain enamel coating to steel at approximately 1000 deg. F.

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3. Cover Coat: Provide the manufacturer’s standard light-colored special writing surface with gloss finish intended for use with liquid felt-tipped markers.

4. Core: Provide the manufacturer’s standard 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick particleboard core material complying with the requirements of ANSI A

208.1, Grade 1-M-1.

5. Backing Sheet: Provide manufacturer’s standard 0.015 inch (0.4 mm) thick aluminum sheet backing.

6. Laminating Adhesive: Provide the manufacturer’s standard moisture-resistant thermoplastic-type adhesive.

2. Vinyl-Fabric-Faced Tackboards: Provide mildew-resistant, washable, vinyl fabric, complying with FS CCC-W-408, Type II, weighing not less than 13 oz.

/sq. yd., laminated to ¼ inch thick cork sheet.

i. Provide fabric that has a flame spread of 25 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84. Provide color and texture as scheduled or as selected from the manufacturer’s standard color selection.

ii. Backing: Make panels rigid by factory laminating cork face sheet under pressure to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick fiberboard.

C. Accessories:

1. Metal Trim and Accessories: Fabricate frames and trim of not less than 0.062 inch thick aluminum alloy, size and shape as indicated, to suit type of installation. Provide straight, single-length units wherever possible; keep joints to a minimum. Miter corners to a neat, hairline closure.

i. Field-Applied Trim: Provide the manufacturer’s standard snap-on trim, with no visible screws or exposed joints.

ii. Chalktray: Furnish manufacturer’s standard continuous box-type aluminum chalktray with slanted front and cast aluminum end closers for each chalkboard.

iii. Map Rail: Furnish map rail at top of each unit, complete with the following accessories:

1. Display Rail: Provide continuous cork display rail approximately 1 or 2 inches wide, integral with the map rail.

2. End Stops: Provide one end stop at each end of the map rail.

3. Map Hooks: Provide 2 map hooks with flexible metal clips for each 48 inches of map rail or fraction thereof.

D. Fabrication:

1. Porcelain enamel Chalkboards: Laminate facing sheet and backing sheet to core material under pressure with manufacturer’s recommended flexible, waterproof adhesive.

2. Assembly: Provide factory-assembled chalkboard and tackboard units, except where field-assembled units are required.

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i. Make joints only where total length exceeds maximum manufactured length.

Fabricate with the minimum number of joints, balanced around the center of the board.

ii. Provide the manufacturer’s standard vertical joint system between abutting sections of chalkboard.

E. Finishes:

1. General: Comply with NAAMM “Metal Finishes Manual” for recommendations relative to application and designations of finishes.

2. Finish designations prefixed by “AA” conform to the system established by the

Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.

3. Class II, Clear Anodized Finish: AA-M12C22A31 (Mechanical finish: as fabricated nonspecular; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic

Coating: Class II, Architectural, clear film at least 0.4 or thicker.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Installation:

1. Deliver factory-built chalkboard and tackboard units completely assembled in one piece without joints, wherever possible. Where dimensions exceed manufacturer’s panel size, provide 2 or more pieces of equal lengths. When overall dimensions require delivery in separate units, prefit components at the factory, disassemble for delivery, and make final joints at the site. Use splines at joints to maintain surface alignment.

2. Install units at locations and at mounting heights indicated and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Keep perimeter lines straight, plumb, and level. Provide grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim, and accessories necessary for a complete installation.

3. Coordinate job-site assembled units with grounds, trim, and accessories. Join parts with a neat, precision fit.

B. Adjust and Clean:

1. Verify that accessories required for each unit have been properly installed and that operating units function properly.

2. Clean units in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

End of Section- 10100

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SECTION 10155- TOILET COMPARTMENTS

1. This Section includes stock, manufactured toilet compartments.

2. Type of toilet compartments include:

i. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).

2. Style of toilet compartments include:

i. Floor Anchored, overhead-braced, except where indicated otherwise.

3. Style of screens include:

i. Wall hung.

4. Toilet accessories, such as toilet paper holders, and grab bars are in Section

10800- Toilet and Bath Accessories.

B. Submittals:

2. Product Data: Product data for materials, fabrication, and installation including catalog cuts of anchors, hardware, fastenings, and accessories.

3. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for fabrication and erection of toilet compartment assemblies not fully described by product drawings, templates, and instructions for installation of anchorage devices built into other Work.

4. Samples: Manufacturer samples for initial selection of each type of unit required.

C. Quality Assurance:

1. Field Measurements: Take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication, where possible, to ensure proper fitting of Work.

However, allow for adjustments where taking of field measurements before fabrication might cause delay of Work.

2. Coordination: Furnish insets and anchorages which may be built into other Work for installation of toilet compartments and related items. Coordinate delivery with other Work to avoid delay of work.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work, but are not limited to:

a. HDPE:

1. ASI Global Partitions

2. Hadrian Manufacturing

3. Bradley Corporation

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Section 10155- Toilet Compartments Cont.

1. General Construction: Doors, panels and pilasters will be certified CLASS B polyethylene solid plastic. The material will contain no foaming agents, which can cause the formation of air pockets. The self-lubricating surface is resistant to marking and can be maintained effectively with ordinary household cleaners.

2. Doors: Will be 1 inch (25 mm) thick by 55 inches (1397mm) high straight cut with fine radius edges.

3. Panels: Will be 1 inch thick (25mm) by 55inches (1397mm) high straight cut with fine radius edges.

4. Pilasters: Will be 1 inch (25mm) by 82 inches (2083mm) high straight cut with fine radius edges.

5. Headrail: Will be 1.25 inches (32mm) by 1.75 inches (44mm) extruded anodized aluminum with clear anodized finished and anti-grip design. Wall thickness to be 0.060 inches (1.5mm) and will be securely attached to wall and pilasters with manufacturer’s fittings in such a way as to make a rigid installation. All joints in headrails will be made at a pilaster.

6. Pilaster Shoes and Caps: ASTM A 167, Type 302/304 stainless steel, not less than 3 inches high, 0.0396 inch (1.0 mm) thick, finish to match hardware.

7. Stirrup Brackets: Manufacturer’s standard design for attaching panels and screens to walls and pilasters, anodized aluminum. Nonferrous cast alloy

(“Zamac”) will not be used.

8. Anchorages and Fasteners:

a. Overhead Braced Partitions: Manufacturer’s standard exposed fasteners of stainless steel, or chromium-plated brass, finish to match hardware, with theft resistant-type heads and nuts. For concealed anchors, use hot-dip galvanized, cadmium-plated, or other rust-resistant protective-coated steel.

C. Fabrication:

1. General: Furnish standard doors, panels, screens, and pilasters fabricated for compartment system. Furnish units with cutouts, drilled holes, and internal reinforcement to receive partition-mounted hardware, accessories, and grab bars, as indicated.

2. Door Dimensions: Unless otherwise indicated, furnish 24 inch wide in-swinging doors for ordinary toilet stalls and 32 inch wide (clear opening) out-swinging doors for stalls equipped for use by handicapped.

3. Overhead-Braced Compartments: Furnish galvanized steel supports and leveling bolts at pilasters as recommended by manufacturer to suit floor conditions. Make provision for setting and securing continuous, extruded, aluminum, anti-grip, overhead bracing at top of each pilaster. Provide shoe at each pilaster to conceal supports and leveling mechanism.

4. Wall-Hung Screens: Provide units in sizes indicated of same construction and finish as compartment panels, unless otherwise indicated.

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5. Hardware: Furnish hardware for each compartment to comply with ANSI A

117.1 for handicapped accessibility and as follows:

a. Hinges: Manufacturer’s standard heavy duty self-closing type that can be adjusted to hold door open at any angle up to 90 degrees.

b. Latch and Keeper: Manufacturer’s standard heavy duty surface mounted latch unit, designed for handicapped accessibility, with combination rubber-faced door strike and keeper.

c. Coat Hook: Manufacturer’s standard unit, combination hook and rubber-tipped bumper, sized to prevent door from hitting mounted accessories.

d. Door Pull: Manufacturer’s standard unit for out-swinging doors. Provide pulls on both faces of handicapped compartment doors.

6. Color: Matte Black.

A. Examination:

1. Site Preparation:

a. The contractor must examine all site conditions that would prevent the proper application and installation of Toilet Partitions. Any defect must be immediately identified and corrected, prior to the installation of the Toilet

Partitions.

B. Installation:

1. General: Comply with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and installation sequence. Install compartment units rigidly, plumb, and level.

Provide clearances not more than 1/2 inch between pilasters and panels, and not more than 1 inch between panels and walls.

2. Secure panels to walls with not less than two stirrup brackets attached near top and bottom of panel. Locate wall brackets so that holes for wall anchorages occur in masonry or tile joints. Secure panels to pilasters with not less than two stirrup brackets located to align with stirrup anchoring devices.

3. Overhead-Braced Compartments: Secure pilasters to floor and level, plumb, and tighten installation with devices furnished. Secure overhead brace to each pilaster with not less than two fasteners. Hang doors and adjust so that tops of doors are parallel with overhead brace when doors are in closed position.

4. Screens: Attach with anchoring devices according to manufacturer’s written instructions and to suit supporting structure. Set units to level and plumb and to resist lateral impact.

5. Coat Hooks: Install coat hooks as follows:

i. Standard Stall: 67” aff, 6” from hinge side of door

ii. Accessible Stall: 48” aff, centered on panel adjacent to door.

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C. Adjust and Clean:

1. Hardware adjustment: Adjust and lubricate hardware for proper operation. Set on in-swinging doors to hold open approximately 30 degrees from closed position when unlatched. Set hinges on out-swinging doors (and entrance swing doors) to return to fully closed position.

2. Clean exposed surfaces of partition systems using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer, and provide protection as necessary to prevent damage during remainder of construction period.

D. Protection:

1. Site Protection:

iii. The Contractor must provide for the proper protection of all Toilet Partitions until DPW/ESD accepts the Project as complete.

End of Section- 10155

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SECTION 10200- LOUVERS AND VENTS

E. Summary:

2. This Section includes the following types of louvers:

d. Fixed and adjustable extruded-aluminum louvers

F. Related Sections:

2. Division 7, Section “Joint Sealants”.

3. Division 4, Section “Cavity Wall Masonry Systems”.

4. Division 6, Section “Miscellaneous Carpentry”.

5. Division 7, Section “Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim”.

G. Definitions:

1. Louver Terminology: Definitions of terms for metal louvers contained in

AMCA 501 apply to this Section, unless otherwise defined in the Section or in referenced standards.

2. Drainable-Blade Louver: Louver designed to collect and drain water to exterior at sill by means of gutters in front edges of blades and channels in jambs and mullions.

H. Performance Requirements:

1. Structural Performance: Provide exterior metal louvers capable of withstanding the effects of loads and stresses from wind and normal thermal movement without evidencing permanent deformation of louver components including blades, frames, and supports; noise or metal fatigue caused by lover blade rattle or flutter; or permanent damage to fasteners and anchors.

a. Wind Load: Uniform pressure (velocity pressure) of 30 lbf/sq. ft.., acting inward or outward.

I. Quality Assurance:

1. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the louver manufacturer required for this project.

2. Source Limitations: Obtain all louvers, Architectural and Mechanical, through one source from a single manufacturer.

J. Submittals:

6. Submittals: Submit in accordance with Division 1 requirements.

7. Product Data: Include manufacturer’s data substantiating that louver and vent materials comply with requirements indicated.

8. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each type of louver and vent required. Show anchors, grounds, and reinforcement, accessories, layout, and installation details.

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Section 10200- Louvers and Vents Cont.

F. Manufacturers:

manufacturers offering products may be incorporated in the work including, but not limited to, the following:

i. Arrow United Industries, EA-680-D, assembly complete with concealed actuator option.

ii. Airline Products Co.

iii. Ruskin Manufacturing: Tomkins Industries, Inc.

G. Materials:

7. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221, alloy 6063-T5 or T52.

8. Fasteners: Of same basic metal and alloy as fastened metal or 300 series stainless steel, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use metals that are incompatible with joined materials.

i. Use types and sizes to suit installation conditions.

ii. Use Phillips flat-head screws for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise indicated.

9. Anchors and Inserts: Of type, size, and material required for loading and installation indicated. Use nonferrous metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as needed for corrosion resistance.

Use toothed steel or expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors.

10. Provide .045 EPDM dielectric separation material for separation from steel support system and louver.

H. Fabrication, General:

1. Assemble louvers in factory to minimize field splicing and assembly.

Disassemble units as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.

2. Maintain equal blade spacing to produce uniform appearance.

3. Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to fit in openings of sizes indicated, with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances, adjoining materials’ tolerances, and perimeter backer rod and sealant joints.

i. Frame Type: Channel type, extended sill.

4. Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete assembly.

5. Provide sill extensions and loose sills made of same material as louvers to prevent water penetrating to interior.

6. Join frame members to one another and to fixed louver blades with fillet welds, concealed from view, unless otherwise indicated or size of louver assembly makes bolted connection between frame members necessary.

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I. Fixed, Extruded Aluminum Louvers:

1. Louver Construction: Provide fixed-blade louvers with extruded-aluminum frames and drainable blades with hidden downspouts at jambs and mullions. Full head and sills with blades and jambs contained within.

2. Horizontal, Drainable-Head Louvers: As follows:

i. Louver Depth: 6 inches.

ii. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inch.

iii. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch.

iv. Blade Angle and Spacing: 37 degrees and 6 inches o.c.

J. Adjustable Extruded Aluminum Louvers

1. Louver Construction: Provide fixed-blade louvers with extruded-aluminum frames and drainable blades with hidden downspouts at jambs and mullions. Full head and sills with blades and jambs contained within.

2. Horizontal, Drainable-Head Louvers: As follows:

i. Louver Depth: 6 inches.

ii. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inch.

iii. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch.

iv. Blade Spacing: 6 inches o.c.

3. 1/2 inch dia. Extruded aluminum axles of Pinlock design with double-sealed bearings.

4. Operating linkage concealed in channel and out of air stream.

K. Louver Screens:

1. General: Provide exterior louvers with louver screens complying with the following requirements:

i. Screen Location for Fixed and Adjustable Louvers: Interior face.

ii. Screen Type for Intake Louvers: Insect.

2. Secure screens to louver frames with stainless-steel machine screws, spaced a maximum of 6 inches from each corner and at 12 inches o.c.

3. Louver Screen Frames: Fabricate screen frames with mitered corners to louver sizes indicated and to comply with the following requirements:

i. Metal: Same kind and form of metal as indicated for louver to which screens are attached.

1. Reinforce extruded-aluminum screen frames at corners with clips.

ii. Finish: Mill finish, unless otherwise indicated.

iii. Type: Rewirable frames with a driven spline or insert for securing screen mesh.

4. Louver Screening for Aluminum Louvers: As follows:

i. Insect Screening: Aluminum, 18 by 16 mesh, 0.012 inch wire.

ii. Bird Screening: Aluminum, 1/2 inch square mesh, 0.063 inch wire.

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L. Finishes, General:

1. Comply with NAAMM’s “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal

Products” for recommendations for applying and designing finishes.

2. Factory finish louvers after assembly.

M. Aluminum Finishes:

1. Provide Fluoropolymer (with Kynar) finish from manufacturer’s standard system. Color to be selected by PM upon submittal.

C. Preparation:

1. Coordinate Setting Drawings, diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions for installation of anchorages that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry construction. Coordinate delivery of such items to Project Site.

D. Installation:

4. Locate and place louver unit level, plumb, and at indicated alignment with adjacent work.

5. Use concealed anchorages where possible. All fasteners to be stainless steel or aluminum and to make a weathertight connection.

6. Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately located and secured.

7. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for back rod, sealants and joint fillers.

8. Repair finished damaged by cutting, welding, soldering, and grinding. Restore finishes so no evidence remains of corrective work. Return items that cannot be refinished in the field, to the factory, make required alterations, and refinish entire unit or provide new unit.

9. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint fillers, and insulation, as louver installation progresses, where weathertight louver joints are required. Comply with Division 7, Section “Joint Sealants” for sealant application during louver installation.

E. Adjusting, Cleaning and Protecting:

3. Periodically clean exposed surfaces of louvers that are not protected by temporary covering to remove fingerprints and soiling during construction period. Do not let soil accumulate until final cleaning.

4. Before final inspection, clean exposed surfaces with water and a mild soap or detergent not harmful to finishes. Thoroughly rinse surfaces and dry.

5. Protect louvers from damage during construction. Use temporary protective coverings where needed and approved by louver manufacturer. Remove protective covering at the time of Substantial Completion.

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6. Restore louvers damaged during shipping, installation, and construction so no evidence remains of corrective work. If results of restoration are unsuccessful, as determined by ESD Inspections, remove damaged units and replace with new units.

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SECTION 10223- ACCORION FOLDING PARTITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

D. Summary:

1. Furnish and install accordion partition and suspension system specified.

2. Provide all tools, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the accordion partition installation.

E. Related Sections:

1. Division 5, Section “Steel Fabrications”.

2. Division 9, Section “Gypsum Board Assemblies”.

3. Division 9, Section “Suspended Acoustic Ceilings”.

4. Division 9, Section “Painting”.

F. Submittals:

9. Submittals: Submit in accordance with Division 1 requirements.

10. Product Data: Include manufacturer’s data substantiating that accordion folding partitions materials comply with requirements indicated.

11. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each type of accordion folding partition required. Include sections of typical attachment members and dimensioned elevations. Show anchors, grounds, and reinforcement, accessories, layout, and installation details.

12. Samples: Provide the following samples of each product for selection of colors, patterns, and textures, as required, and for verification of compliance with requirements indicated.

13. Certificates: In lieu of laboratory test reports, submit the manufacturer’s certificate that accordion folding partition materials furnished comply with requirements specified for flame spread ratings.

G. Related Work By Others:

1. Preparation of opening and surrounding construction.

2. All header, support structure, partition pockets, backing at jambs, and wall surface preparation.

3. All adjacent structure sound attenuation work, insulation and fireproofing as required in Part 2, Section D-1.

H. Quality Assurance:

1. Accordion partition acoustical rating will be verified through testing by qualified independent acoustical testing laboratory in accordance with ASTM E 90, and

ASTM E 413 test procedures.

2. Surface burning rating will be Class A in accordance with ASTM E 84.

3. Preparation of the opening will conform to the criteria set forth per ASTM E 557.

Section 10223- Accordion Folding Partitions Cont.

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I. Delivery And Storage:

1. Product will be packaged for shipment from manufacturer in custom-fabricated protective wrapping.

2. All shipping containers will be properly marked externally for content and destination.

3. Contractor will assume responsibility for delivered product integrity if product is shipped and stored prior to installation. Contractor is responsible for product integrity after wall delivery.

4. Contractor will insure the area to be used for uncrating and/ or staging the accordion partition prior to installation is clean and free of debris.

1. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products may be incorporated in the work including, but not limited to, the following:

2. Basis-of-Design: The following products are the basis of design. Available manufactures subject to compliance with requirements.

a. Kwik-Wall as manufactured by Curtition or approved equal.

1. Model VL-2: Install at closets, storage rooms, etc. where sound attenuation is not desired.

2. Model VL-8: Installed between classroom, offices, lecture rooms, etc., where sound attenuation is desired.

B. Operation:

1. Accordion partitions will be top suspended and moved manually to the closed

(latched) position or to the open (stacked) position by pulling of pulling or pushing the handle through the range of partition movement. The partition will be secured in the closed position by the latch mechanism, tiebacks, or pocket door, if specified, in the closed position.

C. Materials:

1. Partition covers will be fastened to the frame with permanent rivets through concealed nylon webbing, double stitched to the inside surface. Rivets will not penetrate outer lining and will not be visible.

2. Sound retardant liners will be filled polyvinyl sheets. VL-8 to also have 1/2"

(13mm) fiberglass blankets.

3. Covers will have multi-ply rubberized sweep strips of neutral color, top and bottom, both sides, for sound attenuation. Top sweep strips will be 1/2” (13mm).

Bottom sweep strips will be:

a. 1 1/2” standard.

b. 4” for field trimming to compensate for non-level floor conditions.

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4. Internal framing will be 3/16” (5mm) - diameter wire rod, welded to interlocking, collapsible/extendible full channel hinges and will provide true pantographic motion. Hinges will be custom formed 14-gauge (2mm) steel plate, welded to frame at top, bottom, and intermediate points not to exceed 3-6” vertical spacing on any partition over 6’-8” in height. Steel specing chain will be installed along the frame centerline to control hinge movement.

5. Lead and end posts will be of minimum 14-gauge (2mm) box-channel steel. The lead post will be mounted to the leading partition edge and will contain die cast chrome plated latch hardware and rubber acoustical seals. All jambs and posts shall be wrapped with the same material as the partition covers.

6. Stack dimensions will be:

a. VL-2: Stack Depth- 2.0”, Stack Width- 9.5”

b. VL-8: Stack Depth- 2.6”, Stack Width- 10”

7. Hanging weight will be:

a. VL-2: 2.65 lbs./s.f

b. VL-8: 3.65 lbs./s.f

D. Finishes:

1. Panel face finish will be factory-applied Class A rated material; carpet of non-woven, 100% polyester staple fiber with fusible latex backing weighing not less than 23 ounces per yard.

E. Options:

1. Available options as indicated on the drawings may include the following:

a. Locks: one or both sides

b. Radius construction for curved applications

c. Track switches for alternate storage of multilocation applications

d. Floating posts for latching of multiple partitions in L, T, or X configurations

e. Sliding jamb board for pocket storage

f. Conversion latch

F. Suspension System:

1. Track will be by manufacturer #4 architectural grade aluminum extrusion with custom taper design to prevent wheel chatter. Provide ceiling guard. Track mounting will be: Concealed.

2. Frame will be supported by 1” steel wheels mounted over matched precision bearings, with nylon tires affixed to load rated, heat treated swivel joint carriers.

3. Carriers will be four-wheeled units at the lead post and two-wheeled units at every support point, with spacing of carriers not to exceed 11”.

G. Acoustical Performance:

1. An accredited acoustical testing laboratory (U.S. Commerce, NVLAP) will have tested laboratory acoustical performance of the partition in accordance with

ASTM E 90 test standards. Laboratory Sound Transmission Classification (STC) rating will be:

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a. VL-2: 35

b. VL-8: 40

A. Preparation:

1. Preparation of opening to house accordion partition will be by others in accordance with architectural drawings, manufacturer’s shop drawings, and

ASTM E 557.

2. Prior to installation, Installer will inspect the Project area. Any discrepancies noted will be brought to the attention of the Project supervisor. Do not proceed with the installation until all deficiencies have been corrected.

1. Installation will be accomplished in strict accordance with approved shop drawings and architectural plans.

2. Installation will be accomplished by factory authorized representatives in full compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions.

3. General Contractor will be responsible for on-site product integrity.

4. Installer will insure removal and proper disposal of all shipping materials and packaging associated with the accordion partitions from the work site upon completion of the installation.

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SECTION 10300- THERMAL EXPANSION JOINT SYSTEMS

K. Summary:

e. Furnish Expansion Joint Systems in accordance with the drawings and general provisions of the Contract.

L. Related Sections:

6. Division 7, Section “Joint Sealants”.

7. Division 4, Section “Cavity Wall Masonry Systems”.

8. Division 6, Section “Miscellaneous Carpentry”.

9. Division 9, Section “Suspended Acoustic Ceilings”.

10. Division 9, Section “Resilient Tile Flooring”.

M. Work Included:

1. Furnish complete expansion joint systems for:

a. Interior floor expansion joint systems.

b. Interior wall expansion joint systems.

c. Interior ceiling expansion joint systems.

d. Exterior wall expansion joint systems.

N. Definitions:

3. Definitions used are industry and product terms.

O. References:

1. Publications listed herein are part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The criteria established in the specifications will take precedence over the standards referenced herein.

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

a. ASTM B 221, Standard Specifications for Aluminum and Aluminum-

Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.

P. System Description:

1. Joint systems will permit limited movement of joint without disengagement.

2. Allowable load on floor joint cover plate will be 50 psf uniform load and 300 pounds concentrated load with maximum 12,000 psi stress at full open position.

a. Deflection will be 1/8 inch at neutral position.

b. In absence of load selections the minimum load will apply- 50 psf with 1/8 inch deflection.

3. Fire Rated Assemblies will have been tested by Underwriter’s Laboratories, in accordance with ANSI/UL No. 263 and ASTM E 119/E, E 814 including hose stream test at full rated period. Underwriter’s Laboratories will classify assemblies. Fire rating will be 2 hours or not less than the fire rating of adjacent construction.

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Section 10300- Thermal Expansion Joint Systems Cont.

Q. Quality Assurance:

1. Manufacturer: Furnish assemblies form one (1) manufacturer with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design, engineering and fabrication of expansion joint systems.

2. Installer: Firm with not less than three (3) years of successful experience in the installation of systems similar to those required by this project and acceptable to the manufacturer of the system.

R. Submittals:

a. Submittals: Submit in accordance with Division 1 requirements.

b. Product Data: Product data for materials, fabrication, and installation including catalog cuts of anchors, hardware, fastenings, and accessories.

c. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for fabrication and installation of expansion joint assemblies not fully described by product drawings, templates, and instructions for installation of anchorage devices built into other Work.

d. Certificates or other documentation confirming UL approved compliance with fire resistance rating of fire barrier assemblies.

e. Sample of specified systems when required.

S. Delivery and Storage:

a. Provide temporary protective covers on anodized aluminum finished surfaces.

b. Deliver expansion joint systems to job site in new, clean, unopened cartons or crates of sufficient size and strength to protect materials during transit.

c. Store components in original containers in a clean, dry location.

T. Sequencing:

a. Submittal will be completed and submitted per Section 01300, “Submittals” after award of Contract.

b. Subcontract for the Work of this Section will be planned to allow sufficient time for manufacturer’s production and delivery scheduling.

U. Warranty:

a. Standard industry limited warranty against material and manufacturer defects for a period of not less than one (1) year when installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

N. Manufacturers:

1. Manufacturer: Basis-of-Design: The following products are the basis of design. Available manufactures subject to compliance with requirements.

a. In-Pro Corporation, Thermal System:

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1. Wall/Wall: 651-A07-050 (2”).

2. Wall/Corner: 651-A09-050 (2”).

3. Concrete Slab: 801-A01-050 (2”).

4. Ceiling: 115-A24-050 (2”).

5. Ceiling to Wall: 115-A118-050 (2”).

O. Materials:

11. Aluminum ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T6.

12. Stainless Steel Caps: SS316.

13. Elastomeric Seal: Single or dual durometer Santroprene or equal. Color to be black.

14. Vapor Barrier (where applies): 40 mils PVC or 30 mils thick EPDM.

15. Fasteners, accessories and other materials required for complete installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

16. Centering Bars will have semipheres which engage in the frame.

17. Spring Clips, where applicable in 2” systems.

18.

P. Fabrication:

1. Field assemble components provided in standard lengths with pre-packaged fasteners and accessories.

2. Fabricate special transitions and corner fittings as required. Miter and weld elastomeric seal as applicable.

Q. Finishes:

1. Aluminum:

i. Floors: Mill Finish.

ii. Walls and Ceilings: Commercial Clear Anodized.

iii. Stainless Steel: 2B

F. Preparation:

2. Coordinate Setting Drawings, diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions for installation of anchorages that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry construction. Coordinate delivery of such items to Project Site.

3. Verify that the structural gap and blockout dimensions are in conformance with manufacturer’s submittal data.

G. Installation:

10. Joint Systems: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Align work plumb, level, and flush with adjacent surfaces. Rigidly anchor to substrate.

Allowances should be made where actual structural gap at time of installation varies from nominal design gap.

11. Fire Rated Assemblies: Where required, install to manufacturer’s instructions.

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12. Vapor Barrie: Where required, install to manufacturer’s instructions. Provide drainage fittings where required.

H. Adjusting, Cleaning and Protecting:

7. Protect installation from damage during construction. Use temporary protective coverings where needed and approved by expansion joint manufacturer.

Remove protective covering at the time of Substantial Completion.

8. At time of completion of the project, clean exposed surfaces with non-solvent cleaner.

End of Section- 10300

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SECTION 10425- SIGNAGE

PART 1 – GENERAL (Not Applicable)

A. Signage- Building Exterior:

1. Posts- 3”x3”, Dark Bronze

2. Sign Panel- 48”Lx36”W, Bronze

3. Letters- Upper Case: 3”, Lower Case: 2”, Numerals: 2”, White

B. Signage- Building Number:

3. Aluminum Panel, 20”Lx8”H

4. Numerals- 6” Raised, Black

C. Signage- Building Interior/Room Numbers:

1. Sign Panel- 1/8” thick Poly-Metal Composite, 4.00”Wx1.87”H

2. Letters- Upper Case and Numerals:

a. 1.25”, White Reflective

3. Background Color: Duranodic Bronze

D. Signage- Restroom and Locker Room/Door Numbers:

1. Sign Panel- 1/8” thick Polycarbonate Composite (plastic), 6”Wx9-1/2” H

2. Center the following on the physical sign, from top to bottom:

a. Room Number (1” H), White Reflective

b. Male/Female Caricatures (4-1/2” H), White Reflective

c. Gender (5/8” H), White Reflective

d. Braille (1/4” H)

3. Background Color: Bronze/Brown

A. Signage- Street:

2. Panel- 8”H (length determined by street name)

3. Letters- 4”, White

4. Border- ¼”, White

5. Backside of signs to be bronze

6. Post- 2”x2”, Galvanized

B. Signage- Directional:

1. Panel- 72”L x 10”W

2. Letters- 4” Upper Case, 3” Lower Case, Numerals 4”

3. Post- 3”x3”

4. Color- Dark Bronze

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Section 10425- Signage Cont.

A. Installation:

1. Install interior room number to door frame head with foam tape, 2” off of hinge side of door frame.

2. Restroom and Locker Room/Door Numbers: Mounting Location and Height:

a. Signs will be mounted 60” aff to the center of the sign.

b. Signs will be located on the wall or partition adjacent to the strike jamb/latch side of the door.

c. If the adjacent wall or partition cannot accommodate the physical size of the sign, then it will be centered on the door face.

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SECTION 10522- FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES

1. This Section includes the following:

a. Fire extinguishers.

b. Accessories.

B. Related Sections Include the Following:

1. Division 9, Section “Painting”.

C. References:

1. NFPA 10- Portable Fire Extinguishers

2. UL 299- Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

3. UL 711- Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers

D. Description of Work:

1. Provide and install fire extinguisher cabinets and fire extinguishers complying with the specifications below at locations indicated on the drawings or per NFPA

10 & UFC 3-600-01 requirements if drawings are not provided.

2. Definition: “Fire Extinguishers” as used in this Section refers to units which can be hand carried as opposed to those which are equipped with wheels or fixed fire extinguisher systems.

3. Type of products required include:

a. Fire Extinguishers.

b. Fire Extinguisher Cabinets.

E. Submittals:

2. Product Data: Provide extinguisher operational features, color, and finish and anchorage details.

3. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Indicate special criteria and wall opening coordination requirements.

4. Manufacturer’s Certificate: Certify that Products meet or exceed specified requirements.

F. Quality Assurance:

1. Provide units conforming to UL 711.

2. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain products in this Section from one manufacturer.

3. Old fire extinguishers are to be turned over to Fort Knox Fire Department.

G. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Conform to NFPA 10 for requirements for extinguishers.

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Section 10522- Fire extinguishers, Cabinets and Accessories Cont.

H. Environmental Requirements:

1. Do not install extinguishers when ambient temperature may cause freezing of extinguisher ingredients.

i. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work, but are not limited to:

a. AMEREX,

b. Larsen

c. J. L. Industries

B. Extinguishers:

ii. Dry Chemical Type: UL 299, cast steel tank, with pressure gage, Class A, B, C; 10 pound.

C. Wall Brackets:

1. Brackets will be designed to fit extinguishers and will hold extinguishers firmly and securely in place, but will provide for easy removal. Brackets will be J. L.

Industries “MARK” type or approved equal.

D. Fire extinguisher Cabinets:

1. General: Provide extinguisher cabinets where directed by Ft. Knox Fire Dept.

2. Construction Type: Manufacturer’s standard (1 hour fire rated) enameled steel box, with trim, frame, door, and hardware to suit cabinet type and door style.

Weld all joints and grind smooth. Miter and weld perimeter door frames.

3. Cabinet Type: Suitable for mounting conditions indicated, of the following types:

a. Semi-Recessed-Mounted: Provide cabinet box (tub) with finished sides, top, and bottom designed for semi-recessed installation.

4. Door Material and Construction: Manufacturer’s standard door construction, of material indicated, coordinated with cabinet types and trim styles selected.

5. Enameled Steel: Manufacturer’s standard flush, hollow steel door construction with tubular stiles and rails.

6. Door Style: Manufacturer’s standard design as indicated below:

a. Bubble Type: One-piece molded clear plastic.

7. Door Hardware: Provide manufacturer’s standard door operating hardware of proper type of cabinet type, trim style, and door material and style indicated.

Provide either lever handle with cam action latch, or door pull; exposed or concealed, or friction latch. Provide concealed or piano hinge permitting door to open 180 deg.

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Section 10522- Fire extinguishers, Cabinets and Accessories Cont.

1. Factory Finishing of Fire extinguisher Cabinets:

1. General: Comply with NAAMM “Metal Finishes Manual” for finish designations and application recommendations except as otherwise indicated.

Apply finishes in factory after products are assembled. Protect cabinets with plastic or paper covering, prior to shipment.

2. Painted Finishes: Provide painted finish to comply with requirements indicated below for extent, preparation and type.

3. Extent of Painted Finish: Apply painted finish to both concealed and exposed surfaces of cabinet components except where other than a painted finish is indicated.

4. Color: Red.

5. Baked enamel Finish: Immediately after cleaning and pretreatment, apply cabinet manufacturer’s standard baked enamel finish system to all metal surfaces, except pre-finished hardware and accessories.

1. Verify wall backup and blocking for cabinets are correctly installed and located.

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Install cabinets plumb and level in wall openings, 5’-0” from finished floor to handle of extinguisher.

3. Secure rigidly in place.

4. Install wall hung extinguishers 4’-0” to wall bracket.

C. Identification:

1. Identify location of fire extinguisher in cabinet with lettering spelling “FIRE

EXTINGUISHER” applied to door.

2. Identify location of fire extinguisher on wall bracket with spelling “FIRE

EXTINGUISHER” on wall, just above extinguisher.

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SECTION 10605- WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

J. Summary:

1. This Section includes the following items fabricated from wire mesh:

i. Heavy-Duty, interior partitions.

ii. Railing Insert Panels.

K. Related Sections:

1. Division 5, Section “Metal Stairs and Handrails”.

2. Division 8, Section “Finished Hardware”.

3. Division 9, Section “Painting”.

L. Definitions:

1. Terms below will be as defined in ASTM E 2016:

i. Intermediate Crimp: Wires pass over one and under the next adjacent wire in both directions, with wires crimped before weaving and with extra crimps between intersections.

ii. Lock Crimp: Deep crimps at points of intersection that lock wires securely in place.

M. Performance Requirements:

1. Structural Performance: Provide interior wire mesh partitions capable of withstanding the effects of gravitational loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated.

2. Structural Performance of Wire Mesh Railing Insert Panels: Capable of withstanding a horizontally applied normal load of 50 lbf on an area not to exceed

1 s.f. at any point without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials for railings, anchors, and connections.

3. Thermal Movements: Provide exterior wire mesh items that allow for thermal movements resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of connections and other detrimental effects.

i. Temperature Change (Range): 45 deg to 90 deg F ambient; 115 deg to 150 deg F material surface.

N. Submittals:

2. Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for wire mesh items.

3. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

4. Samples for Verification: 12 by 12 inch panel, constructed of frame members and wire mesh. Show method of finishing members and mesh at intersections.

Section 10605- Wire Mesh Partitions Cont.

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5. Qualification Data: for installer and manufacturer of components.

O. Quality Assurance:

1. Installer Qualifications: An employer of workers trained and approved by manufacturer with five years of documented experience with projects of similar scope.

2. Source Limitations: Obtain wire mesh items through one source from a single manufacturer.

3. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, “Structural

Welding Code- Steel”.

4. Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to review compliance with requirements in this Section.

P. Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

1. Deliver wire mesh items with cardboard protectors on perimeter of panels and doors and with posts wrapped to provide protection during transit and Project site storage. Do not use nonvented plastic wrap.

2. Inventory wire mesh partition door hardware on receipt and provide secure lockup for wire mesh partition door hardware delivered to Project site.

i. Tag each item or package separately with identification and include basic installation instructions with each item or package.

Q. Project Conditions:

1. Field Measurements: Verify actual locations of construction contiguous with wire mesh items by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.

R. Coordination:

1. Coordinate installation of anchorages for wire mesh items supported or anchored to permanent construction. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.

manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

i. Cal Wire, Type 202

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ii. Products of other manufacturers will be considered for acceptance provided they are equal or exceed the material requirements and functional qualities of the specified product. Complete technical data for evaluation and Project

Manager’s approval must be received by the Project Manager no less than 10 days prior to bid date. Additional approved manufacturers will be issued by

Addendum.

1. Steel Wire: ASTM A 150.

2. Steel Plates, Channels, Angles, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

3. Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, Commercial Steel (CS), Type

B.

4. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, unless another weight is indicated or required by structural loads.

5. Square Steel Tubing: Cold-formed structural-steel tubing, ASTM A 500.

6. Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, Commercial Steel (CS), Type B; with G60 (Z180) zinc (galvanized) or A60 (ZF 180) zinc-iron-alloy

(galvannealed) coating designation.

7. Panel-to-Panel Fasteners:…